Introduction: The institutionalization of the elderly population grows proportionally to the rise in life expectancy. Aim: The profile of institutionalized elderly at home Lição de Vida in Uberaba, family coexistence, autonomy, functionality in performing basic activities of daily living (BADL) and self-perception of oral health were evaluated. Outlining: The medical records of 60 elderly people were analyzed regarding gender, age, ethnicity, schooling, time in the institution, prevalence of health problems and medication. Autonomy and functionality in performing BADL were evaluated using the modified Katz index. Through the GOHAI Index, self-perception about oral health was evaluated. Results: The majority of the elderly are male (56%), white (64%), aged between 65 and 74 years (54%) and have a low educational level. Hypertension (40%) and mental disorders (36%) are the most prevalent diseases. Antipsychotics/neuroleptics (53.33%) and antihypertensives (41.66%) are the most used drugs. Most have free walking (62.5%), are independent when performing daily activities (67.3%) and consider their oral health to be good. Implications: A population with several health problems is identified. Polypharmacy, whether major or minor, occurs in most seniors, who in turn are independent and have a good perception of oral health.

Context: Artificial teeth are widely used in oral rehabilitation. Despite the benefits, they are more susceptible to colour changes, causing aesthetic problems. Aims: To evaluate the effect of conventional cigarette and straw smoke on the colour of artificial teeth and the effectiveness of hygiene protocols in removing pigmentation. Material and Methods: Acrylic resin incisors were divided into two groups (n = 50): Exposed to conventional cigarette and straw smoke. Regarding the effectiveness of hygiene protocols, the teeth were divided into ten subgroups with predetermined immersion times. The colour was measured with a colorimeter. The CIE values L* a* b* were recorded before and after exposure to smoke and after hygiene protocols. Statistical analysis used T-test of independent samples and two-way ANOVA with Bonferroni post-test (α = 0.05). Results: Conventional (16.16 ± 1.65) and straw (16.29 ± 1.95) cigarettes provided clinically unacceptable ΔE values, with no significant difference between them (P = 0.719). Conventional cigarettes promoted less luminosity (ΔL = –12.68 ± 1.28) (P < 0.001) and straw greater tendency to yellow (Δb = 11.00 ± 1.46) (P < 0.001). The hygiene protocols influenced the ΔE, ΔL, and Δb of the samples, depending on the type of smoke (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The conventional and rolled cigarette smoke promote an unacceptable colour change in artificial teeth. Hygiene protocols with the use of brushing, in isolation or in association with chemical solutions are more effective in removing pigmentation caused by both types of cigarettes compared to only the chemical solution.